Our youth and children’s programmes wouldn’t run without the help of volunteers and
we want to thank everyone who gives of their time to help in their various roles.
The organisations are off at the moment for the Summer break but we think this is
a good time to express our need for more helpers in various groups. A few of our
young who play a big role in Unlabelled, Unique and E.P.I.C (our youth programmes)
are heading off to university come September which will leave us quite short for
leaders. We urge that you take time to think and pray before you make a decision
but if you would be interested in volunteering with our young people either on a
rota basis or a year commitment please speak to Aimee Gibson.
aimee@lambegparish.co.uk OR 07999649180
Daily Prayer
Find a quiet place and time each day
Ask God to help you understand His Word
Read and think about a Bible passage (perhaps using the notes of Sunday’s sermons
or using Bible reading notes)
Pray about what you’ve read for yourself
Pray about what you’ve read for others
Pray about other concerns, including Lambeg parish activities and events mentioned
in this edition of ‘The Link’.
Holy Baptism
Baptisms are arranged for the second Sunday of each month. Parents seeking baptism
for their children or adults seeking baptism must contact the Rector. No definite
arrangements can be made for baptism until parents and those seeking baptism have
completed a baptismal course with the Rector. Please contact the Rector for further
details.
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10.45 a.m.
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Holy Communion page 180 Preacher: Rector
Epistle: 1 Thess. 4:13-18 (p.1188)
Gospel: Luke 1:1-25 (p.1025)
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10.45 am
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Messy Church in the Hilden Centre
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Hilden
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6.30 p.m.
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Evening Prayer page 101 Preacher: M. Gibbons
First Reading: Hosea 11 (p.907)
Second Reading: Matthew 6:5-14 (p.970)
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Thank God
for the life and witness of Lambeg Church and the Hilden Centre
God’s generous provision for the ministry
PRAY for
the Rector and Aimee and all in leadership
the Sunday services - the worship and teaching.
the elderly and housebound -
those who visit hem
those who have been bereaved, the ill and those facing difficult situations
Craig, Georgie, Noah and Bethany serving in St. Luke’s, Bath
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Monday
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8.00 pm
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Bowling Club
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Church Hall
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Tuesday
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10.00 am
7.30 pm
8.00 pm
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Mums & Tots
UnLabelled Youth Club (Yr8+) (Hilden Centre)
Bible Study
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Hilden Centre
Minor Hall
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Wednesday
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9.30 am
7.00 pm
7.00 pm
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Work Party
Girls Brigade
uniors (P5 to P7) 7.00- 8.30 pm
Seniors (Yr 8 to Yr 10) 7.00 – 8.30 pm
Brigaders (Yr 11 plus) 7.30 – 9.00 pm
Choir Practice (This week only)
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Church Halls
Choiorv Robing Room
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Thursday
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10.00 a.m.
6.45 pm
7.00 - 8.00
7.30 pm
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Open House
Church Lads Brigade.
6.45 - 7.30pm Martins (P1-P2)
7.00 - 8.00pm Yteam (P3-P6)
7.30 -8.30pm JTC (P7-Y9)
Pastoral Course
Mens Society Christmas Dinner (Lisburn Golf
Club)
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Hilden Centre
Hilden Centre
Rectory
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Friday
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Hilden Centre
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Saturday
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10.30 am
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Girls Brigade. Under 5s & Explorers
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Church Hall
Church Halls
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Activities for Week commencing 3rd December 2018
Gift Aid
Churches are able to claim a refund of £0.25 from the Inland Revenue for every £1
a tax-paying parishioner gives to the church.
Currently, the vestry estimates that we are missing out on a possible extra £5000
because not everyone who qualifies for Gift Aid has signed up to it.
If you are unsure whether or not you qualify, or are already signed up, or simply
want to find out more information, please lift a Gift Aid form from the back of church
and contact our treasurer.
Further details can also be found inside the 2016 Financial Report
Gift Aid Coordinator
At the last meeting of the Select Vestry, Elizabeth McBurney was appointed as the
Parish Gift Aid Coordinator to assist the Honorary Treasurer, Angela Sloan, in the
administration of the Gift Aid Scheme. Liz will be seeking to expand the number
of people who are eligible to gift aid their contributions to their Free Will Offerings. If
you are a tax payer not already signed up then Liz or Angela are the persons to speak
to.
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Monday: Read Luke 1:1-25. We think of Christmas beginning with the Angel’s announcement
to Mary or the Angel appearing to Joseph in a dream. But Luke tells us Christmas
begins with the birth of John the Baptist. Pray for all those who proclaim Jesus
at home and overseas.
Tuesday: Read Luke 1:1-4. The Bible is historically accurate. Luke has carefully
researched and put together the evidence of the eye-witnesses of Jesus. Thank God
for the Word of God. Pray that many will read it and study it. Thank God for the
work of the Bible Society
Wednesday: Read Luke 1:5-17. Here is a significant moment not only for Israel, but
for the world. The birth of John the Baptist signals the coming of the Messiah into
the world, for John the Baptist announced his coming. Thank God that there is hope
in a world darkened by sin.
Thursday: Read Luke 1:18-25. Zechariah should have known better. He was a priest,
well-versed in the Scriptures & knew that one day the Messiah would come. He should
have accepted the message at once with gladness. Pray for all who hear the message
of Jesus to accept it.
Friday: Read Luke 1:1-25. Luke wants us to know the all about Christmas. First
of all that it is all absolutely true and secondly that through it, God is bringing
to pass all his promises about dealing with sin and making all things new. Praise
God for his faithfulness & goodness.
The Link
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Church of Ireland Parish of Lambeg
